@LwandoZinto@lalazithaa@Cocobby02@Nomatee123 Hence they used to say “Shaka kaSenzangakhona” or “Zwide kaLanga”.
We have since inherited those ancestors’ names as izithakazelo or our “clan names,” so that we don’t lose that connection to our heritage. In our modern era, we now just have a singular name for the whole family.
@LwandoZinto@lalazithaa@Cocobby02@Nomatee123 That one is not frequently used anymore but it’s not really the same as the ka (maiden name). I’m not sure if you’ve watched Shaka iLembe, however in the olden days a person was addressed as (name)+ka (father’s name). To basically say that you’re that man’s son or daughter.
Mthobisi Cele, a digital content creator popularly known as ‘Tinqa’ in the social media community, has graduated with a Law degree from UKZN.
The 22-year-old from KwaMashu, Durban, boasts a TikTok following of over 382 000 followers and more than 5 000 YouTube subscribers. He described getting his Bachelor of Laws (LLB) as “a full circle moment” as his content creation journey began whilst studying at UKZN.
“My career as a digital content creator started in Res. I saw people sharing TikTok videos on WhatsApp with that little TikTok watermark, and I said I knew I wanted to be on the APP as well,” said Cele.
After experimenting and getting a handle on using sounds, doing skits, and then lifestyle content through vlogs, Cele’s content, which also captured his experience as a Law student, gained him recognition and followers.
“Being popular on campus was a bit overwhelming because it didn’t just come with recognition but also with expectations to behave or act in a certain way,” explained Cele.
“At times, I had to remind myself that I was not a celebrity, I’m a student here to study just like everyone else, and I need to stay authentic. I also had the opportunity to be a UKZN ambassador,” said Cele.
Studying Law while working with top brands was an advantage for Cele as it gave him legal insights when negotiating partnerships and agreements.
Cele grew up alongside his brother and cousin, as well as three other siblings. His upbringing in KwaMashu and holiday visits to his aunt in Newlands East motivated him to study Law to contribute to a legal system that truly serves justice for those with limited knowledge of the law, and become a professional people in similar circumstances can look up to.
“I’ve always wanted to help people, and I wanted to show that, regardless of your background, you can achieve your dreams and make a difference,” he said.
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